Half Act is half original band half cover band…bred for their skills and magic they like to call themselves an "Ori-cover" band. Not unlike the "Liger" (half Lion half Tiger) Half Act will entertain everyone from your grandma to your girlfriend.

Way back in 2003 Michael Fluto and Joseph Marinac started the Half Act phenomenon while getting their degree on at St. John's University in MN. Not long after, they found drummer, and stick flipper extraordinaire, Justin Ashton in Minneapolis when Michael moved to the Twin Cities to study harder. Long time friend of Joeseph, Peder Hatling rounded out the group with his newly found bass guitar skills, joining in late 2006.

Along the way Half Act has waxed the stage with big time artists such as Quietdrive & The Clarks, and have played at some if not all of the best venues the Cities has to offer including Bunkers, O'Gara's, The Fine Line Music Café, the Lodge Bar, and the always popular U of M campus bar Blarney Pub & Grill.